Letters of Non-Renewal

Officers of Instruction

A full time non-tenured officer of instruction (OOI) whose appointment will not be renewed beyond its stated term is entitled to clear and unambiguous notice of non-renewal in writing. Such notice may not be contingent upon any subsequent decision regarding the faculty member, such as the outcome of a tenure review or an evaluation for reappointment in a non-tenured rank.

Eligible

• Full time OOIs on tenure track
• Full time OOIs not on tenure track

Not Eligible

OOIs with Tenure or Tenure of Title should never receive LONs

Officers of Research

Officers of research (OOR) should receive written notice of non-renewal 3 months prior to the officer’s appointment end date. The Provost may require that an appointment be extended in the absence of a compelling reason for giving less than 3 months’ notice.

Eligible

• All Full-time OORs regardless of rank or years of service
• See the LON guidelines for detailed notice requirement